Tipoffs for Maine (New England)
ADL, Brandeis Center, Mayer Brown, and StandWithUs Welcome Concord-Carlisle Regional School District's Settlement to Address Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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ADL, Brandeis Center, Mayer Brown, and StandWithUs Welcome Concord-Carlisle Regional School District's Settlement to Address Antisemitism
Following civil rights complaint, federal resolution mandates reforms to how district addresses antisemitism.
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New York, NY -- ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law
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ADL, Brandeis Center, Mayer Brown, StandWithUs Welcome Concord-Carlisle Regional School District's Settlement to Address Antisemitism
NEW YORK, April 21 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release:
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ADL, Brandeis Center, Mayer Brown, and StandWithUs Welcome Concord-Carlisle Regional School District's Settlement to Address Antisemitism
Following civil rights complaint, federal resolution mandates reforms to how district addresses antisemitism
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ADL (the Anti-Defamation
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Rules Committee Hearing on Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, Resolution to Strengthen Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Committee on Rules Hearing on the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act and Resolution to Strengthen Rural Communities
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today's Committee on Rules he
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Emory University Winship Cancer Institute: Researchers Explore Legal and Ethical Questions Raised by Utah AI Prescription Pilot
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Researchers explore legal and ethical questions raised by Utah AI prescription pilot
A first-in-the-nation program in Utah is testing whether artificial intelligence can independently renew prescriptions for certain chronic conditions, and a new article in New England Journal of Medicine explores the legal, ethical and patient safety questions the initiative raises.
The c
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Issues Beige Book on April 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity declined slightly overall, reflecting a combination of weaker real estate activity and mostly stable activity elsewhere. Consumer spending was about the same as in the last report, excluding the effects of severe winter snowstorms. Manufacturing activity edged higher, and nonfinancial services activity improved slightly. Banking and
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Governor Hochul Highlights Statewide Work Zone Safety Efforts as Construction Season Begins and Marks National Work Zone Awareness Week
ALBANY, New York, April 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Highlights Statewide Work Zone Safety Efforts as Construction Season Begins and Marks National Work Zone Awareness Week
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Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week, a week-long campaign running from April 20 to April 24 that promotes work zone safety statewide, urging drivers to slow down, stay alert and follow New York State's Move Over Law to
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GSK: Blenrep Approved in China for Treatment of 2L+ Relapsed/refractory Multiple Myeloma
LONDON, England, April 21 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) approved in China for treatment of 2L+ relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
* Blenrep combination showed a 42% reduction in risk of death and nearly tripled median progression-free survival versus a daratumumab-based triplet/1,2
* As the only anti-BCMA approved in 2L+ multiple myeloma in China, Blenrep provides a n
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Illegal Alien Previously Convicted of Drug Offenses Charged with Healthcare Benefit Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Illegal Alien Previously Convicted of Drug Offenses Charged with Healthcare Benefit Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
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BOSTON - A Dominican national unlawfully residing in Brockton, Mass., has been arrested and charged with healthcare benefit fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Amaurys Arias Arias, 44, was charged with one count of making false s
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Lamar University: David J. Beck Fellowship Sends Three Aspiring Healthcare Professionals Into Advanced Research
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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David J. Beck Fellowship sends three aspiring healthcare professionals into advanced research
By April Thompson
Three Lamar University students have been named recipients of the David J. Beck Fellowship, an award recognizing outstanding academic achievement and supporting advanced undergraduate research and creative study.
This year's Beck Fellows are Sneha Jobby of Missouri City, Homero Tijerina of Port Arthur a
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N.C. State Treasurer: State Health Plan Announces Dr. Brian Miller as Vice Chairman
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 21 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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State Health Plan Announces Dr. Brian Miller as Vice Chairman
Medical doctor and Hoover Institution visiting fellow Dr. Brian Miller has been named as the Vice Chairman of the North Carolina State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees. This announcement was made by Treasurer and Board Chairman Brad Briner, who told fellow trustees, "Pursuant to my authority under t
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Sarah Baker Builds a Future in Historic Preservation Through Hands-On Learning
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 20 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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Sarah Baker Builds a Future in Historic Preservation Through Hands-On Learning
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BRISTOL, R.I. - Traveling from Chicago to pursue a specialized academic path, senior Sarah Baker has embraced opportunities in historic preservation while building a multidisciplinary foundation through her studies and hands-on experience at Roger Williams University.
Drawn to one of the few undergraduate preservation
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